1. Our Roles in supporting students in Livingston County

2.  Birth – 26  Early On – birth to 3  Elementary classrooms (Voyager)  Middle School classroom (Highlander Way)  High School classrooms (FC, Howell HS)  Pathway  Adult Transition

3.  Pathway ~ students need medical care, have SCI, SXI eligibility  Adult Transition (Snider, Keck) ~ Students need adult support throughout the day, and will long term. Students have MoCi, ASD special education eligibility  Adult Transition (Carter, Prout, Rettino Sturm) Students need limited adult/natural supports

4.  Students gain the skills they need to be successful  Students leave when they are ready – regardless of age  Less emphasis on leisure activities  Teach the skills, move the activities beyond the campus

5. They come to us from the local districts (MiCi, MoCi, ASD eligibility) They have participated in LESA programming throughout their educational career Move in from surrounding counties.

6. The student is unable to master the rigorous curriculum necessary to earn a diploma The student needs basic skills necessary for independence

7.  Adaptive Living skills  Daily Living Skills  Vocational Training  Educational Training

8. Community College approach Students attend when they need to ~ based on their goals Students transition to adult living when they are ready

9. What’s next??? A job Community College MCTI LESA Transition Services Community Services (CMH, LETS, MRS, etc.)

10. Our/Your Goal: Create a seamless transition to a sustainable post school life with natural supports and community partners School Services Less time with school More time in the community, accessing available partners/services Community Partners/ Services

11. Safety Communication Organization Relationships Self-Advocacy Adult Living Community Participation Employment Skills Areas of Focus

12. Functional Skill Groups

13.  Tier 1  On campus, significant adult support  Tier 2  Off campus, moderate adult support  Tier 3  Build natural supports, while fading adult support, MRS involvement

14. On campus vocational training: Lacey’s Dog Biscuit company

15. Meals on Wheels Located at Hartland Educational Center

17. Creating a resume Designing a portfolio

19. Taking a Tae Kwon Do class through community recreation.

20. Families LESA Community Partners Agencies It takes Students